by Julie Coyne | May 12, 2019 | Education and Hope
“Because it’s never too late to become who I am meant to be!” Some inspiration for us all on this day celebrating the women who mother the world. In honor of Mother’s Day, I want to shine a light on the generosity that enables us to empower...
by Julie Coyne | May 9, 2019 | Education, Education and Hope, Guatemala, Our Impact
I’m remembering this day fifteen years ago. May 9th, the day before Mother’s Day in Guatemala, also Romelia’s birthday. Instead of celebrating with the kids at the after-school program we were gathered around her hospital bed: Romelia’s sisters, her mother, and her...
by Julie Coyne | Feb 28, 2019 | Education and Hope
When my parents asked me how long I planned to stay, my answer was, “Three months or three years.” I guess I never considered the possibility of falling deeply in love with this country. Or that I might never leave. I think back to that first day, the girl standing...
by Julie Coyne | Dec 31, 2018 | Education and Hope, Our Impact
The first chapter of the story of Education and Hope as an official non-profit now spans a full 20 years! Because we feel that so much of our true impact is found in the way that hearts and lives are shaped, many of the stories we tell focus on the unquantifiable ways...
by Julie Coyne | Jul 10, 2017 | Our Impact
After Hours Welcome Crew The after hours welcome crew. This was a tough trip to get geared up for. Some ongoing health challenges have had me feeling less myself than ever, and in my fog it was hard to muster up the energy to pack up all the things and head south, or...
